JAN 30
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — FLORIDA
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BACK 40 URBAN CAFE.
BEAT. 48/100
40 S DIXIE HWY · ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
Last inspected January 30, 2026 · passed
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 222026PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Approved source
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
Cited 1 time on this inspection
JUL 242025PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2025
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Approved source
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Current license properly displayed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
AUG 282024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Personnel with infections restricted
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
AUG 252023FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2023
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Facilities to maintain product temperature
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Foods handled with minimum contact
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Clean clothes, hair restraints
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Single service articles not re-used
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
Cited 2 times on this inspection
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